Unrivaled is almost here. While the groundbreaking league's inaugural season does not begin until January, the Club Selection process was aired on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Unrivaled's Club Selection is effectively the league's draft, but it is not the standard draft process. As explained by the league, 34 of its 36 players were organized into pods based on their position and the league's six head coaches worked collaboratively to create the most balanced teams. The coaches did not learn which team they will lead until after the selection process.
Two of the league's 36 players have not been announced and are listed as "Wildcard" below. Rosters will be updated following the announcements of the league's final two players.
If you missed the announcement, The Sporting News has you covered with complete Club Selection results, team-by-team picks and full rosters for the inaugural season of Unrivaled Basketball.
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Unrivaled draft results
Laces Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| Stefanie Dolson | C |
| Kate Martin | G |
| Kayla McBride | G |
| Kelsey Plum* | G |
| Alyssa Thomas | F |
| Courtney Williams | G |
Head coach: Andrew Wade
*11/28 Update: Kelsey Plum has indicated that she will no longer be playing for Unrivaled.
Lunar Owls Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| Shakira Austin | F/C |
| Natasha Cloud | G |
| Napheesa Collier | F |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | G |
| Allisha Gray | G |
| Wildcard |
Head coach: DJ Sackman
Mist Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| DiJonai Carrington | G/F |
| Aaliyah Edwards | F |
| Rickea Jackson | F |
| Jewell Loyd | G |
| Breanna Stewart | F |
| Courtney Vandersloot | G |
Head coach: Phil Handy
Phantom Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| Brittney Griner | C |
| Tiffany Hayes | F |
| Marina Mabrey | G |
| Satou Sabally | F |
| Jackie Young | G |
| Wildcard |
Head coach: Adam Harrington
Rose Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| Kahleah Copper | G/F |
| Chelsea Gray | G |
| Lexie Hull | G |
| Angel Reese | F |
| Azurá Stevens | F/C |
| Brittney Sykes | F |
Head coach: Nola Henry
Vinyl Basketball Club roster
| Name | Position |
| Aliyah Boston | F/C |
| Rae Burrell | G/F |
| Jordin Canada | G |
| Dearica Hamby | F |
| Rhyne Howard | G |
| Arike Ogunbowale | G |
Head coach: Teresa Weatherspoon
Who are the Unrivaled Wildcards?
Lunar Owls Basketball Club and Phantom Basketball Club finish the Club Selection with five players on their respective rosters. Both teams need one more player to complete their teams. That one spot is currently listed as "Wildcard."
Here is how Unrivaled President of Basketball Operations Luke Cooper explained the Wildcard spots during Club Selection:
I will speak on Pod D and the wildcard. This isn't a content play that we're going to pull out on Dec. 15 and be like, 'Guess what Laces? You guys get XYZ player,' right? We're gonna try to fill those spots with the best players that we can.
Basically, it's going to lead to two teams having the ability to go sign someone. So they still have a chance to be really really good players but those players are not signed yet and can go either way. Someone's gotta start recruiting, basically.
How Unrivaled Club Selection works
Here is how the Unrivaled Club Selection process works, as explained by the league:
Players are Organized into Pods: All Unrivaled players are grouped by position into six pods, with each pod featuring a variety of players. This setup ensures talent is balanced and that each club has a diverse range of players.
Collaborative Coaching Process: Our six head coaches will work together to select one player from each pod for each of the six clubs. They’ll focus on creating well-rounded, competitively balanced rosters while keeping an eye on exciting player combos that fans—like you—want to see in action.
The Mystery Twist: Here’s the catch—none of the coaches will know which club is theirs until AFTER all six rosters are fully set. This will ultimately ensure fairness and keep everyone on their toes.
You know the Club Selection process will drop on NOVEMBER 20TH but how will it work🤔 pic.twitter.com/2yVsUda3wd
— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) November 14, 2024
Who is playing in Unrivaled?
Unrivaled includes seven former No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks including Stewart, Aliyah Boston, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young.
Here is the star-studded list of 34 confirmed participants for Unrivaled's inaugural season:
| Player | Pos. | WNBA team |
| Shakira Austin | F/C | Washington Mystics |
| Aliyah Boston | F/C | Indiana Fever |
| Rae Burrell | G/F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Jordin Canada | G | Atlanta Dream |
| DiJonai Carrington | G/F | Connecticut Sun |
| Natasha Cloud | G | Phoenix Mercury |
| Napheesa Collier | F | Minnesota Lynx |
| Kahleah Copper | G/F | Phoenix Mercury |
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | G | Seattle Storm |
| Stefanie Dolson | C | Washington Mystics |
| Aaliyah Edwards | F | Washington Mystics |
| Allisha Gray | G | Atlanta Dream |
| Chelsea Gray | G | Las Vegas Aces |
| Brittney Griner | C | Phoenix Mercury |
| Dearica Hamby | F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Tiffany Hayes | F | Las Vegas Aces |
| Rhyne Howard | G | Atlanta Dream |
| Lexie Hull | G | Indiana Fever |
| Rickea Jackson | F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Jewell Loyd | G | Seattle Storm |
| Marina Mabrey | G | Connecticut Sun |
| Kate Martin | G | Las Vegas Aces |
| Kayla McBride | G | Minnesota Lynx |
| Arike Ogunbowale | G | Dallas Wings |
| Kelsey Plum* | G | Las Vegas Aces |
| Angel Reese | F | Chicago Sky |
| Satou Sabally | F | Dallas Wings |
| Azurá Stevens | F/C | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Breanna Stewart | F | New York Liberty |
| Brittney Sykes | G | Washington Mystics |
| Alyssa Thomas | F | Connecticut Sun |
| Courtney Vandersloot | G | New York Liberty |
| Courtney Williams | G | Minnesota Lynx |
| Jackie Young | G | Las Vegas Aces |
The final two participants haven't yet been announced.
*11/28 Update: Plum has said she will no longer be playing in Unrivaled.
